Evelyn Hecht, pelvic physical therapist, chronic pain specialist, and Pelvic Sense founder. With 25+ years in pelvic health, she breaks down how pain neuroscience, central sensitization, and nervous system regulation transform recovery for urinary urgency, painful sex, interstitial cystitis, endometriosis pain, and PGAD.
Learn why “threat vs safety” signals matter, how to rewire with education, calming practices, and gentle movement, and what timelines to expect.
Connect with Evelyn Hecht: http://www.pelvicsense.com
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Connect with Laura Haraka: https://www.feeltoheal.live
Join the Pelvic Healing Circle: https://www.feeltoheal.live/the-pelvic-healing-circle
Functional nutritionist Alyssa Chavez joins chronic pain coach Laura Haraka.
Alyssa shares her story of going from painful periods and infertility to conceiving naturally at 36.
Alyssa shares her "whole-person approach": nutrition, gut health, blood sugar balance, and nervous system regulation.
You’ll learn why “fighting your body” backfires, and simple ways to calm your system so healing can take root.
Connect with Alyssa Chavez: http://www.alignedtorise.com
Connect with Laura Haraka: https://www.feeltoheal.live
Join the Pelvic Healing Circle: https://www.feeltoheal.live/the-pelvic-healing-circle
Adam Coloretti spent six years living with pelvic and back pain that began after gym injuries. He discovered TMS and the mind–body connection in year five and became pain-free.
In this episode, Adam shares the tools that helped his recovery:
building an evidence list,
journaling without filters,
allowing anger,
and practising self-compassion.
We talk fear, setbacks, and why recovery isn’t about perfection. Adam is now a chronic pain practitioner in Melbourne, helping others heal.
Connect with Adam Coloretti: https://conqueringchronicpain.com/
Connect with Laura Haraka: https://www.feeltoheal.live/
Join the Pelvic Healing Circle: https://www.feeltoheal.live/the-pelvic-healing-circle
Pelvic pain recovery coach Laura Haraka welcomes former Seattle spine surgeon Dr David Hanscom to reframe chronic pain as a mind–body, fight-or-flight issue, not just structure. He shares his DOC (Direct Your Own Care) Journey tools: education, expressive writing, active meditation, sleep, and vagus-nerve stimulation. He also explains how cultivating safety and connection supports lasting healing.
Connect with David Hanscom, MD: https://backincontrol.com
Connect with Laura Haraka: https://www.feeltoheal.live
Discover the Pelvic Healing Circle: https://www.feeltoheal.live/the-pelvic-healing-circle
In this episode, pelvic pain recovery coach Laura Haraka chats with Dr. Rita Gupta, a board-certified physician, to explore how the mind-body connection can transform chronic pain.
Together, they discuss practical ways to retrain the brain, reduce discomfort, and reclaim a sense of ease and freedom.
Connect with Dr. Gupta: https://bodyandmindapproach.com
Connect with Laura Haraka: https://www.feeltoheal.live
Join the Pelvic Healing Circle: https://www.feeltoheal.live/the-pelvic-healing-circle
In this episode, pelvic pain recovery coach Laura Haraka interviews former client Rachel Lock, who shares her inspiring journey from living in constant fear of pelvic pain flares to finding freedom and trust in her body.
Rachel opens up about her lifelong experience with anxiety, how it intertwined with her physical symptoms, and the pivotal moment she began to heal through mind-body work.
She and Laura discuss the role of nervous system regulation, emotional awareness, and self-compassion in recovery, offering hope and insight to anyone navigating chronic pelvic pain.
Connect with Laura Haraka: https://www.feeltoheal.live/
Join the Pelvic Healing Circle: https://www.feeltoheal.live/the-pelvic-healing-circle
Michael Hodge shares his transformative journey through five years of severe pelvic pain and his exploration of mind-body medicine.
Michael discusses the importance of understanding the root causes of pelvic symptoms, the challenges of distraction in healing, and the balance between physical modalities and emotional healing.
Michael also introduces his programs designed to support individuals on their healing journeys.
Connect with Michael: https://www.transformpelvichealth.com/
Connect with Laura: https://www.feeltoheal.live/
Join the Pelvic Healing Circle: https://www.feeltoheal.live/the-pelvic-healing-circle
Host Laura Haraka speaks with Simone Holderbach, a neurology-based manual therapist and Pain Reprocessing Therapy coach, about what it means to reclaim joy after years of living with chronic pain. Simone shares her personal and professional journey of helping others heal from persistent symptoms while navigating her own path back to feeling joy.
Connect with Simone Holderbach: www.themindbodyapproach.com
Connect with Laura Haraka: www.feeltoheal.live
Discover the Pelvic Healing Circle: www.feeltoheal.live/the-pelvic-healing-circle
Laura Haraka welcomes Steven Blake, therapist and founder of Old Pain to Go.
Steven shares how his groundbreaking approach helps people recover from chronic pain conditions like fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue.
He explains complex pain science in relatable ways and highlights research supporting his work. Tune in for fresh hope and clarity on healing neuroplastic pain.
Connect with Steven: https://oldpain2go.com/Connect with Laura Haraka: https://www.feeltoheal.liveJoin the Pelvic Healing Circle: https://www.feeltoheal.live/the-pelvic-healing-circle
Laura Haraka welcomes Heather Arrigo, a former client who transformed her life through mind-body healing. Heather shares her journey from chronic bladder pain to personal growth, highlighting the power of resilience and the mind-body connection. Discover how Heather navigated medical challenges, embraced somatic work, and found hope in adversity. Tune in for an inspiring story of healing and empowerment.
Connect with Laura Haraka: https://www.feeltoheal.live
Join the Pelvic Healing Circle: https://www.feeltoheal.live/the-pelvic-healing-circle
Pain coach Scotty Stiles joins Laura Haraka to share his journey from chronic neuroplastic pain to recovery. They explore Pain Reprocessing Therapy, somatic tracking, and expressive writing as tools for healing. Learn how creating safety in the body can lead to real, lasting relief from chronic pain.
Connect with Scotty Stiles: https://howtohealchronicpain.ca
Connect with Laura Haraka: https://www.feeltoheal.live/
Join the Pelvic Healing Circle: https://www.feeltoheal.live/the-pelvic-healing-circle
In this episode, Dr. Yonit Arthur shares her journey from audiology to mind-body healing. She and Laura explore chronic dizziness, anxiety, neuroplasticity, and the emotional roots of physical symptoms, highlighting the power of education, self-connection, and small daily shifts in supporting nervous system recovery and long-term healing.
Connect with Dr Yonit: https://thesteadycoach.com
Connect with Laura Haraka: https://www.feeltoheal.live
Join the Pelvic Healing Circle: https://www.feeltoheal.live/the-pelvic-healing-circle
In this powerful episode, host Laura Haraka is joined by Jeni Quigg, a therapist who lived with chronic neoplastic pain for 23 years. They explore the link between childhood adversity and chronic symptoms, how to retrain the nervous system, and why healing is less about fixing, and more about finding safety, joy, and self-connection.
Connect with Jeni Quigg: https://www.jeniquigg.com
Connect with Laura Haraka: https://www.feeltoheal.live
Join the Pelvic Healing Circle: https://www.feeltoheal.live/the-pelvic-healing-circle
In this episode of Beyond the Pelvis, host Laura Haraka speaks with Dr. Jen Romanello, a resident physician and advocate for neuroplastic pain treatment. Jen shares her personal journey through chronic pelvic pain, the impact of medical gaslighting, and her passion for educating others about the mind-body connection. The episode covers the importance of community in medicine, the need for personalized healing approaches, and the role of advocacy in women's health. The conversation highlights the hope and potential for recovery through understanding and support.
Connect with Jen Romanello, MD: https://medicalstudentforum.wixsite.com/chicago
Connect with Laura Haraka: https://www.feeltoheal.live/
Join the Pelvic Healing Circle: https://www.feeltoheal.live/the-pelvic-healing-circle
In this episode of Beyond the Pelvis, Laura Haraka interviews Aoife, a mind-body coach who shares her transformative journey from chronic illness to empowerment.
Aoife discusses her 30-year struggle with various health issues, her discovery of the mind-body connection, and how embracing her sensitivity has become a source of strength.
The conversation delves into the importance of self-care, building trust with oneself, and daring to dream big in pursuit of one's soul purpose.
Connect with Aoife: https://aoifemindbody.com/
Connect with Laura Haraka: https://www.feeltoheal.live/
Join the Pelvic Healing Circle: https://www.feeltoheal.live/the-pelvic-healing-circle
In this episode, I’m joined by the deeply insightful and inspiring Cassie Barfield, a Therapeutic Counsellor based in the UK who now integrates mind-body work into her own practice to support others with chronic symptoms.
Cassie spent years navigating the exhausting and often confusing world of chronic UTIs and embedded infections — facing medical gaslighting, recurring symptoms, and the emotional toll of feeling stuck in her body.
She shares how her healing journey finally began to shift when she stepped outside the purely physical model of care and began to explore nervous system regulation, somatic healing, and emotional safety.
We also talk about the work we did together near the end of her healing process — the tools, mindset shifts, and somatic support that helped her finally get over the finish line.
This episode is for anyone who’s been told “everything looks normal” but still feels far from well — and is ready to hear what healing can really look like when we trust the body and take a mind-body approach.
You can get in touch with Cassie on her website.
You don't want to miss this episode with Dr. Dan Ratner. Dr. Ratner is a leading international expert in the mind-body field, host of the Crushing Doubt podcast on YouTube and Apple Podcasts, and author of Crushing Doubt: An Advanced System for Mind-Body Pain and Symptom Relief. After his life-changing experience resolving eight years of chronic back pain through mind-body understanding, he has helped hundreds of pain and symptom sufferers recover. His unique Three Columns System uses science and logic to organize mind-body understanding and alleviate both acute and chronic symptoms. His teaching seminars make comprehensive sense of mind-body processes, putting lingering and problematic questions and doubts to rest. His weekly membership groups allow ongoing, cost-effective access to him to facilitate Columns Work. His book, seminars, and membership groups are available at www.crushingdoubt.com or find him on Instagramor YouTube.
In this episode of Beyond the Pelvis, host Laura interviews her client Fabienne, who shares her inspiring journey of overcoming chronic pain and reclaiming her life. Fabian discusses the onset of her symptoms, the challenges of seeking answers, and the impact of personal pressure and trauma on her health. She highlights the tools and techniques that helped her heal, including somatic experiencing and tracking, and emphasizes the importance of self-care and finding joy in everyday life. Fabian offers valuable advice for others on their healing journeys, encouraging them to be patient and to seek solutions that resonate with them.
You can get in touch with Fabienne on Instagram
#mindbodyhealing#beyondthepelvis#chronicpain #healing journey #somatic experiencing #mental health #personal growth #trauma recovery #pelvic pain #self-care #anxiety management #emotional well-being
Today on the podcast we are honored to have Gena Rho. Gena is a certified Clinical Somatic Educator. Her somatic training is in the tradition of Thomas Hanna’s neuroscience-based somatic movement education. She trained with Martha Peterson of Essential Somatics. Gena is a lead teacher for Essential Somatics Movement Teacher training in the Northeast United States. Her private Clinical Somatic practice is in Maplewood, NJ and NYC where she works with clients of all ages to help them regain control of muscle function and improve efficiency of movement. In addition to working 1-1 with clients, Gena teaches workshops and classes, leads retreats, and runs professional development programs for educators and corporate seminars. Gena’s career as a modern dancer included performing and teaching internationally as a member of the Trisha Brown Company. She has an MFA in Dance from NYU TISCH School of the Arts. Gena has been a student of other somatic work throughout her dance career, including the Alexander technique and Body Mind Centering.
You can find Gena on her website or on instagram
#MovementIsMedicine #MindBodyConnection #PandiculationWorks#SensoryMotorAmnesia
#SomaticMovement #ChronicPainRelief#BodyMindWisdom
Dr. Becca Kennedy is a licensed clinical psychologist and somatic practitioner specializing in trauma healing, nervous system regulation, and mind-body integration. With a compassionate and evidence-based approach, she supports individuals in reconnecting with their bodies, transforming pain, and cultivating emotional resilience. Don't miss this episode where we talk about the driving forces behind chronic pain.
You can learn more about Dr. Becca’s work and connect with her through her website at https://resilience-healthcare.com